Monopis crocicapitella

(Clemens, 1859)
Bird Nest Monopis

Sort #: 170 | P #: 300168 | MPG #: 415 | PFG Page #: 32
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Larval substrate: Dead vegetable and animal matter, 'refuse'*
Phenology: Adult: 1/22 to 12/12 (60 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1906
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Franklin, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 67